Fall and winter air can lead to dry skin, scratchy throats, and sinus issues. A humidifier adds moisture back into your ...

Q. You have written that putting Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet can stop a nighttime cough. That’s pure fluff or maybe written as an ad for Vicks. You haven’t bothered to provide any ...

In an era of children’s cold-medicine shortages, it is interesting to recall the old days. Before miracle drugs and tastier fruit-flavored medications, mountain folks relied on home remedies. Those of ...

Struggling to sleep with a blocked nose or cough? These simple, effective tips will help you rest better when you’ve got a ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found Vicks VapoRub helped their leg cramps.

Q: I have had what’s known as a neurogenic cough, also known as irritable larynx, for decades. I cough every day when I get up, begin eating or drinking, during or after a meal, when my throat tickles ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: You have written that putting Vicks VapoRub on the soles of the feet can stop a nighttime cough. That’s pure fluff or maybe written as an ad for Vicks. You haven’t bothered to ...